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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Caregiving Medical Research AlzheimerΓÇÖs Patients & Caregivers Prefer Support over Research for Cure By Jane Farrell article More than $100 million in federal funding was spent last year toward searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, … Read More→
A Call for Improved Firearm Safety Counseling by Physicians By article Physicians should improve the way they discuss firearm safety with patients by showing more respect for the viewpoints of gun … Read More→
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Mental & Emotional Health Remembering Self-Control Failures Leads to Repeat Failures By Jane Farrell article It’s been said that “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it,” but even if you know your … Read More→
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Aging By blog Last weekend I attended my ten-year high school reunion. Ok, I mean 20. Ok, no more lying. It was my […]
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Frustrations By blog I had lunch with a friend today who said sometimes she doesn’t want to read my blogs because they make […]
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Healthy Diet & Nutrition Eating Spicy Foods Regularly May Lower Risk of Death By Jane Farrell article Data from a study done led by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences suggest most people benefit from eating spices … Read More→
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